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Right Reverend Batshit

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 4 Comments

Moon declares himself the Messiah, Washington Times notes that he said, “work harder than anyone else until the day … guns in the Middle East fall silent and give way to fireworks of peace and joy.”

The five great saints and many other leaders in the spirit world, including even Communist leaders such as Marx and Lenin, who committed all manner of barbarity and murders on earth, and dictators such as Hitler and Stalin, have found strength in my teachings, mended their ways and been reborn as new persons. Emperors, kings and presidents who enjoyed opulence and power on earth, and even journalists who had worldwide fame, have now placed themselves at the forefront of the column of the true love revolution. Together they have sent to earth a resolution expressing their determination in the light of my teaching of the true family ideal. They have declared to all Heaven and Earth that Reverend Sun Myung Moon is none other than humanity’s Savior, Messiah, Returning Lord and True Parent. This resolution has been announced on every corner of the globe.

Which quote is more noteworthy? A generic comment about peace, or the batty owner of UPI and the Washington Times and head of a cult declaring himself the Messiah?

I’ll give Danny Davis and Phil Crane a pass for being a part of this assuming they didn’t know the old loon was this far over the cliff–then again I’ve never understood why a cult leader is accepted in D.C.

Via Atrios

Not a bad Defense

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 2 Comments

Lauzen defends himself on the breastfeeding bill for which he was the sole dissenter. Other than the persecution complex at the end, not a bad defense of his choice. It isn’t like his voted mattered that much anyway.

I promise I will not defend Lauzen twice in a row again. Actually Lauzen pretty much takes care of that most days.

Joyce is On Fire

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 2 Comments

AIDS is a plot of those advocating the depopulation agenda. No, really….

A very intriguing article entitled, “AIDS and The History of Depopulation Policies” by Rolf A. F. Witzsche said: “AIDS emerged in full force, by which it was regarded as a new disease, in the 1980/81 time-frame.”

Although early traces were found as far back as 1950, Witzsche says the HIV infection does not readily explain the explosive outbreak of the infection in the 1980/81 time-frame, and its immediate spread to almost every country on the planet. He suggests the outbreak “might have been engineered by one of the many strongly motivated depopulation advocates.”

“To date, over 30 million people have died of AIDS world-wide, five times as many as have perished in Hitler’s holocaust. Of those who have died of the disease, almost 70% have died in Africa which happens to be one of the main targets on the depopulation agenda,” Witzche writes.

I think we can call this LaRouche like since British royalty is included.

Why does the Leader publish this garbage?

What Is Your Dream?

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 4 Comments

When Bill Bradley visited here in 2000, he asked the crowd in Joe Edward’s Blueberry Hill what was their dream. My answer is intertwined with the man who set-up that event for Bill Bradley, Jeff Smith.

My dream is an America that includes all Americans whatever their race, their gender or their sexual orientation. My dream is an America that leads the world through moral suasion and not deception. My dream is an America that believes conserving our resources is an intergenerational contract and not a short term profit for the connected. My dream is an America where my daughters and wife have control of their own bodies. My dream is an America where our urban schools are incubators of hope and not wharehouses of despair. My dream is an America where health care is available to all, not just to those who are lucky.

If your dreams are similar, there is a way to help. The 1st quarter fundraising is coming to an end tomorrow. If you believe as I do, give to Jeff Smith today so he can remain competitive in a crowded field of competitors. He is the candidate who can best deliver our dreams of a progressive nation that seeks to build on our hope for the future and not the cynicism of making do. Donate today!

UPDATE: Justin points out after donating to Jeff give to Obama too. That is a good idea as well, but Jeff is facing a reporting deadline that will help to determine viability. So plan to do both!

I Personally Prefer My Normal Reference

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 No Comments

Sneed reports on where Karen Hughes got her book title–from being 10 minutes out of Normal on a train. Frankly, I like my bit on Normal in my college yearbook.

I end here today, in the place where I began. A place called Normal.

The younger ones may not get the reference.

why it should be the policy of the state to deny beer, but not guns, to a teenager

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 4 Comments

I agree with the Trib—legal adults should be able to drink beer.

And actually 18 year olds could buy long guns in the State of Illinois before this bill. They couldn’t get the FOID card without parental permission. This is a very small change and really of no substance. While I’m for gun control including 1 handgun a month and closing loopholes at gun shows, gangbangers aren’t getting FOIDs. Hunters are and having a parental signature for the FOID card is silly for an adult. Not to mention, you have to be 21 to buy a handgun.

In an Effort to Avoid Me Ranting Endlessly

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 No Comments

Just go donate ot Obama and the DCCC–ads at the right. AustinMayor made the point and given Clarke analysis could take a whole blog to itself–you can visit such a blog at the right as well.

Bush Ballot Access

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 5 Comments

I was going to comment on the bill to give Bush access to the Illinois ballot, but Jeff Trigg seems to be on top of it quite well.

You know, if you are going to exploit 9-11 and push your convention back–don’t come asking for favors about ballot access unless you are going to reform the whole deal. What will be interesting is if Madigan decides to not give Bush a break, who will be at fault in the spinning–the people sticking to the law or the people trying to skirt the law to exploit a tragedy?

Dembski/Lott Half Dozen the other

ArchPundit March 30, 2004 1 Comment

Via Tim Lambert

It appears that both pseudoscientific gun researchers and pseodoscientific intelligent design proponents tend to fake Amazon reviews.

Groan. Sigh. Why?